It had been a week and Darian still hadn’t returned. Shayla decided that now was the time to go. She was still sore but feeling way better. Shayla had everything she needed for her and Sophia packed in a small bag. She would head out as soon as the sun rose. Sophia was still sleeping and Shayla needed to eat a quick breakfast while she still could.
Shayla gobbled up the food in record time. She carefully picked up Sophia, supporting her tiny head. She had a basket she would use to carry her in. Sophia was wrapped tightly in a blanket and the basket was fur-lined for comfort. Shayla picked up the basket and Sophia stayed sound asleep, perfectly content in the basket. Shayla picked up the other bag and tossed it over her other shoulder. Shayla looked around the small shack and then shut t
